Marvin Harrison has asked for his release from the Indianapolis Colts. I was just curious on where you guys think he will end up if he is released? :thinking:

LarryNJ

02-23-2009, 01:51 PM

Rumors floating around Philly today that it's the Eagles. He's a Philly guy, played with McNabb in college and the Eagles need a WR. All makes sense to me! :)

TampaSteelGirl

02-23-2009, 01:52 PM

I was quite surprised but now that Tony is gone I guess i'm not surprised...not sure where he will go, i'm sure he'll get a great deal wherever he goes...Good Luck to him.

PsychoWard

02-23-2009, 04:08 PM

who cares he really hasn't done anything in the last three years!

ejsteeler

02-23-2009, 06:28 PM

Rumors floating around Philly today that it's the Eagles. He's a Philly guy, played with McNabb in college and the Eagles need a WR. All makes sense to me! :)

:ditto:

DIESELMAN

02-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Rumors floating around Philly today that it's the Eagles. He's a Philly guy, played with McNabb in college and the Eagles need a WR. All makes sense to me! :)
Then again, the shooting incident he was involved in happened in Philly also. The Eagles might try and stay away from that kind of attention.....

Brady Quinn

02-23-2009, 07:15 PM

I think they will find a way to keep him, not that it really matter that much

PsychoWard

02-23-2009, 09:44 PM

I think they will find a way to keep him, not that it really matter that much

i heard tonight that they are releasing him!!!
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/9254886/Agent:-Colts-to-release-WR-Harrison-after-13-seasons

Marvin Harrison refused to take a pay cut. The Indianapolis Colts couldn't afford to keep him without one.

On Monday, the two sides reached agreement on one thing: Harrison will be a free agent.

Agent Tom Condon told The Associated Press that Indianapolis has agreed to release the franchise's all-time leading receiver, although an official announcement is not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday.

The decision comes one day after team president Bill Polian said he hoped to cut a deal that would keep Harrison in Indy. When Harrison said no, the Colts said farewell.

"Basically, we were not able to come to any kind of agreement, it was not contentious and the Colts have agreed to release him," Condon said in a phone interview.

Team officials declined comment and a message was left by The Associated Press at the office of team owner Jim Irsay.

It's not a surprising move because the Colts would save about $6 million, based on Harrison's base salary. They would still be charged for prorated bonuses from the $66 million deal he signed in December 2004.

The Colts found it too expensive for a 36-year-old receiver coming off one of the least productive seasons of his career.

Harrison ranks second in NFL history with 1,102 receptions, and the move will disappoint many Colts fans, who embraced Harrison as a favorite. They referred to Harrison, Peyton Manning and Edgerrin James as "The Triplets," and Harrison was one of the franchise's most identifiable player in the last decade.

His penchant for toe-tapping catches along the sideline and incredible grabs in the middle of the field helped the Colts build one of the league's most successful franchises in this decade.

But longtime teammates understood why Harrison wanted to become a free agent.

"I think whatever Marvin chooses to do for himself, he has to do," center Jeff Saturday said Sunday night. "I love Marvin as a friend and as a teammate."

Indianapolis took Harrison in the first round of the 1996 draft and when Manning arrived two years later, the tandem began a record-setting journey.

They combined for more completions, yardage and touchdowns than any duo in league history.

Harrison made eight Pro Bowls, won a Super Bowl ring, and his 14,550 yards rank fourth on the NFL's career list. He is No. 5 all-time with 128 TD catches and holds all major single-season and career receiving marks for the Colts.

Over the past two seasons, though, Harrison hasn't been up to his usual standards.

He missed all but five games in 2007 because of injuries, underwent offseason knee surgery and then caught 60 passes in 2008 - far less than half of his NFL record 143 in 2002.

Philadelphia police also believe one of Harrison's guns was used in an April shooting in his hometown. No charges were filed against Harrison, and the man who made the accusation was convicted on a misdemeanor charge of lying to police.

On the field, Manning has looked more frequently for three-time Pro Bowl selection Reggie Wayne and Anthony Gonzalez, a first-round pick in 2007.

Yet coaches and Polian insisted Harrison's skills had not deteriorated.

"What I saw is a guy who is as quick as he's been, with the same hands, and he has the ability he's always had," new coach Jim Caldwell said Thursday at the NFL's annual scouting combine.

And Polian insisted he still wanted Harrison back in his familiar No. 88 jersey.

"Hopefully, we'll find a way to work through that (the contract)," Polian said Sunday. "I don't know if we will, but we hope to."

They couldn't.

Now Harrison will look for work elsewhere. Some have speculated that he would like to play with his hometown Eagles and former college teammate Donovan McNabb.

The Colts will have a vastly different look next season.

Former coach Tony Dungy retired in January and was replaced by Caldwell. Caldwell has hired new defensive and special teams coordinators and three of the four longest-tenured players on the roster are heading to free agency, which opens Friday.

Saturday said Sunday night he intended to test the market despite getting an offer from the Colts late last week. Punter Hunter Smith's agent, Thomas Mills, said last week Indy would not try to re-sign Smith before free agency began.

And now Harrison will join them on the open market

Callax

02-23-2009, 10:16 PM

Oakland of course LOL
Philly sounds about right
I hate to say that he would be a big help to joe flacco of baltimore

Hardly dread it. Flacco will fail as he have done against us 3 times already. Marvin Harrison can't change that.

Prosdo

02-24-2009, 06:38 AM

Thought he might retire a Colt. I can see him easily going to Philly.

LarryNJ

02-24-2009, 07:48 AM

Then again, the shooting incident he was involved in happened in Philly also. The Eagles might try and stay away from that kind of attention.....
You're right, the Ravens or the Bengals for Marvin! :lol:

Ya still haven't learned , we dread nothing the ratbirds do. Yins will always be chasing us for runner-up:lol:

Dean Denton

02-24-2009, 03:58 PM

Us Raven fans would love to have Marvin harrison! Joe Flacco would love it....you Steeler fans would hate it...and dread it!!
He's going to go where he can get the most money. Dallas is most likely that place. The Ravens are not going to pay him. I wish they would though. It would only hurt them. He's getting old, and is far removed from what he once was. I will take any trade that makes the Ravens worse then what they are, and thats what that would do....idiot!!!! He's going to Dallas.....

Tim Lumber

02-25-2009, 04:59 AM

Are u kiddin me?:lol: Flacco is who we thought he was:lol: It doesn't matter who the Rats bring in we OWN THEM:lol: Lets see if you can beat us when Flacco gets a reciever who can get open and catch! I think the Ravens can beat you's with a quality reciever! We will be in the Super Bowl next year if we get Harrison...I bet we sign him!

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He's going to go where he can get the most money. Dallas is most likely that place. The Ravens are not going to pay him. I wish they would though. It would only hurt them. He's getting old, and is far removed from what he once was. I will take any trade that makes the Ravens worse then what they are, and thats what that would do....idiot!!!! He's going to Dallas..... All yes we will pay him! Were going to sign a big wide reciever this off-season it a known fact in Baltimore...actually our #1 off-season priority! The thinking in Baltimore is Flacco had no real targets and was great imagine what he will do with a big time reciever! Dallas will sign Ray lewis,they aint getting Harrison!

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Ya still haven't learned , we dread nothing the ratbirds do. Yins will always be chasing us for runner-up:lol: Next season I believe the Steelers will be chasing us! We will finally get a good wide reciever! Look out Pittsburgh!!!!

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You're right, the Ravens or the Bengals for Marvin! :lol:

Manning to a 30 year old Harrison makes you worry. Flacco to a 36 year old Harrison makes you :lol: You are correct my friend!!

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Thought he might retire a Colt. I can see him easily going to Philly. Your wrong pal...he will be a raven,there is already talks how Ozzie Newsome wants to try and sign him!

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If Ravens sign Harrison we win the Super Bowl next year guaranteed!!

JensK

02-25-2009, 05:37 AM

No you will not. Flacco had Mason who played lights out all season, and that did not bring them to the SB, neither did you beat us just once. You sir, fail.

i bet you would that would be one more washed up player to add to the list with mr murder himself!

Tim Lumber

02-26-2009, 02:50 AM

i bet you would that would be one more washed up player to add to the list with mr murder himself! I think we sign Harrison,you Steeler fans would hate that wouldnt you's? If we sign him there is going to be a lot of crying!!

JensK

02-26-2009, 03:57 AM

We did not cry when Cleveland bought half of the players in NFL, we just beat them twice. I hardly think we'll cry just because ravens buy one player.

PsychoWard

02-26-2009, 08:03 AM

I think we sign Harrison,you Steeler fans would hate that wouldnt you's? If we sign him there is going to be a lot of crying!!

trust me you can have him!!! there a lot of better receivers other than him that I would want on my team!!! tell me what he has done in that last three years???